This article defines GLN attributes commonly used in GS1 US Data Hub®.
Location Definitions
The GLN Type indicates whether the GLN identifies "where" (location) or "who" (party).
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Name of the location or party (company, office, department, etc.).
The GLN Type Status can be Active - meaning it is in use, or Inactive, meaning it is no longer being used by the GLN owner.
How to Fill Out Your Address using GS1 US Data Hub (not import spreadsheet)
Note: If using the Import Spreadsheet, please refer to How to Import Locations.
- Select Your Country: Start by selecting your Country from the dropdown menu.
- Enter Address: Begin typing your address in the "Address Line 1" field. The system will suggest addresses based on the USPS database.
- Choose Address: Select the correct address from the suggestions. The address will then be displayed. If the GLN Type is "Fixed Physical," and the address already exists for a GLN in GS1 US Data Hub, you can distinguish the address by adding details in Address Line 2 and Address Line 3 (such as "Suite 100" and "Storeroom #2").
- Manual Entry: If your address is not listed among the suggestions, you can enter it manually. Note: You may receive a notification stating, "Unverified Address: This street address is not a USPS Verified Address," indicating the entered address is not in the USPS database. This may occur if your address is a new construction or was recently renamed.
Note: When users look up a GLN via the GLN Lookup Tool or as a Location View/Use subscriber, the Address displayed represents the GLN's Address Line 1 and Address Line 2.
This attribute indicates the transaction(s) in which the location or party engages.
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Affiliated: this location or party is affiliated to another organization. For example, when a company is engaged in an agent relationship (insurance, shipping, etc). In the Healthcare industry, this other organization may be the parent corporation.
Leased: this location or party is leased to another organization. In the Healthcare industry, this GLN may have a lease with the parent corporation.
Managed: this location or party has a managed agreement with another organization.
Owned: this location or party is owned by the company name entered in this location detail record, or another organization, in part or in full. This may include joint ventures. In the Healthcare industry, this location may be owned by the parent corporation.
Franchised: this location or party is a franchisee organization.
Class of Trade is a classification typically used by the pharmaceutical industry to meet the reporting requirements of government agencies’ statutory pricing regulations. If you selected "Healthcare" as the industry, the Class of Trade fields are required.
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This is a location identifier that is associated with this GLN, but it is assigned and managed by government bodies, trade organizations, and other identities. Location ID only displays if the GLN Type is Fixed Physical, Mobile Physical or Digital.
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This is a previously assigned party or location identifier that can be associated to a GLN. The Organization ID displays only if the GLN Type is Legal Entity or Function.
These definitions help categorize and describe the various sectors involved in the production, distribution, and sale of goods and services.
Supply Chain Roles identify the functions and responsibilities of various entities within the supply chain.